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2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog

Introduction 3
A Word From Our President 4
History 4
Profile 4
Mission Statement 4
Vision Statement 4
Portrait Staments 4
Accreditation 5
Diversity Statement 5
Campus Setting 5
Facilities 5
Athletic and Recreation Center 5
Callan Athletic Center 5
Doden Field House 5
Fitness Center 6
University Medical Services 6
Centennial Library 6
Chick-fil-A 6
Center for Biblical and Theological Studies 6
Dixon Ministry Center 6
Engineering and Science Center 6
Civil Engineering Center 6
Founders Hall 6
Graduate and Teaching Services 6
Hartman Hall 7
Health Sciences Center 7
Milner Business Administration Building 7
Stevens Student Center 7
Tyler Digital Communication Center 7
Admissions 8
Admissions 9
Admission Criteria 9
Degree Program Admission 9
Nondegree and Certificate Program Admission 9
Readmission 9
Admission Decisions 9
Unconditional Admission 9
Conditional Admission 9
Denied Admission 9
Deadlines and Notifications 10
Reservation Deposit 10
International Applicants (non-U.S. citizens) 10
Transcript and Standardized Test Policy 10
Academic Information 11
Academic Information 12
Graduate and Professional Education 12
Accessing Online Courses Before the Start of Each Term 12
Classification of Students 12
Credit Hour Equivalences - Graduate Clinical/Practicum, Field Experiences, and Internships 12
Controlling Catalog 12
Student Responsibility 13
Academic Integrity 13
Academic Advising 13
Registration Process 13
Course Load 13
Attendance 14
Undergraduates in Graduate Courses 14
Audit 14
Drop/Add Policy 14
Continuation as an Active Student 15
Withdrawal Policy 15
Grading System 15
Grade Points and Point Averages 15
Grade Appeal Process 16
Repeating Courses 16
Academic Discipline Policies 16
Academic Warning 16
Academic Probation 16
Academic Suspension 16
Academic Appeals 16
Readmission 16
Academic Dismissal 16
Credit for Prior Learning 16
Other Types of Prior Learning Credit 16
Transfer Credits 16
Institutional Test-Out 17
Nontraditional Learning 17
Transient Study 17
Graduation Requirements 17
Intent to Graduate 17
Graduation with Distinction 17
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 17
Financial Information 18
Financial Information 19
University Financial Operating Policy 19
Financial Registration Policy 19
Making Payment 19
Invoices and Statements Online 19
Payment Penalties 19
Interest Rates 19
Veterans Training Benefits and Dependents Educational Assistance 19
Withdrawal Refunds 19
Tuition Refund Schedule 20
Financial Aid 20
Federal Refund 20
Return of Federal Title IV Funds, Policy and Regulations 20
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Recipients of Financial Aid 21
Student Rights 21
Student Responsibilities 21
Student Services 22
Support Services 23
Career Services 23
Counseling Services 23
Food Services 23
Healthcare and Medical Services 23
Information Technology 23
Library 24
Recreation Center 24
Campus Security 24
Parking Registration 24
Graduate ID Cards 24
Security and Safety 24
Ministry Opportunities 24
Church Participation 24
Chapel 24
Personal Bible Study 24
The Lord’s Day 24
Marriage and Family 24
Global Outreach — International 25
Student Life 25
Spiritual Emphasis 25
Community Covenant 25
Intercollegiate Athletics 25
Campus Recreation 25
Seeking Shalom: Petitions and Student Complaints 25
Online Etiquette/Netiquette Guidelines 25
Love for God 26
Love for Others 26
Integrity in Conduct 26
Excellence in Effort 26
Next Steps for Violations of the Guidelines 26
School of Allied Health 27
Master of Athletic Training 28
Anticipated start date – Summer 2022 28
Purpose Statement 28
Values 28
Program Objectives 28
Program Prerequisites 28
Program Delivery 28
Course Requirements 28
Accreditation 29
Admission Standards 29
Admission Process and Timeframe 29
Tuition and Fees 29
Financial Aid 29
Academic Discipline Policies 29
Academic Warning 29
Academic Probation 29
Academic Suspension 29
Academic Appeals 29
Readmission 29
Academic Dismissal 29
Academic Advising 30
Course Sequencing 30
Course Load 30
Graduation Requirements 30
Intent to Graduate 30
Walking in Commencement 30
Faculty 30
Clinical Faculty 30
School of Biblical and Theological Studies 31
Master of Arts in Biblical Leadership 32
Mission 32
Areas of Focus 32
Program Objectives 32
Program Delivery 32
Program Prerequisites 32
Admission Standards 32
Course Requirements 32
Admission Process and Timeframe 32
Tuition and Fees 32
Financial Aid and Scholarships 33
Academic Advising 33
Academic Discipline Policies 33
Academic Warning 33
Academic Probation 33
Academic Suspension 33
Academic Appeals 33
Readmission 33
Academic Dismissal 33
Course Sequencing 33
Course Load 33
Transfer Credits 33
Graduation Requirements 33
Intent to Graduate 33
Walking in Commencement 33
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 33
Center for Biblical Integration 33
Master of Arts in Worship and Theology 34
Mission 34
Areas of Focus 34
Program Objectives 34
Program Delivery 34
Program Prerequisites 34
Admission Standards 34
Course Requirements 34
Admission Process and Timeframe 34
Tuition and Fees 34
Financial Aid and Scholarships 35
Academic Advising 35
Academic Discipline Policies 35
Academic Warning 35
Academic Probation 35
Academic Suspension 35
Academic Appeals 35
Readmission 35
Academic Dismissal 35
Course Sequencing 35
Course Load 35
Transfer Credits 35
Graduation Requirements 35
Intent to Graduate 35
Walking in Commencement 35
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 35
Center for Biblical Integration 35
Master of Divinity 36
Mission 36
Areas of Focus 36
Program Objectives 36
Program Delivery 36
Program Prerequisites 36
Language Proficiency 36
Course Requirements 36
Character Colloquium 37
Admission Standards 37
Admission Process and Timeframe 37
Tuition and Fees 37
Financial Aid and Scholarships 37
Academic Advising 37
Academic Discipline Policies 38
Academic Warning 38
Academic Probation 38
Academic Suspension 38
Academic Appeals 38
Readmission 38
Academic Dismissal 38
Course Sequencing 38
Course Load 38
Transfer Credits 38
Ministry Internship 38
Graduation Requirements 38
Intent to Graduate 38
Walking in Commencement 38
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 38
Center for Biblical Integration 38
Accelerated Master of Divinity 39
Mission 39
Areas of Focus 39
Program Objectives 39
Program Delivery 39
Program Prerequisites 39
Language Proficiency 39
Course Requirements 39
Advanced Master of Divinity 41
Undergraduate prerequisite areas include: 41
Students should have the following undergraduate coursework: 41
Program Prerequisites 41
Language Proficiency 41
Course Requirements 41
Master of Ministry 43
Mission 43
Areas of Focus 43
Program Objectives 43
Program Delivery 43
Admission Standards 43
Course Requirements 43
Admission Process and Timeframe 43
Tuition and Fees 44
Financial Aid and Scholarships 44
Academic Advising 44
Academic Discipline Policies 44
Academic Warning 44
Academic Probation 44
Academic Suspension 44
Academic Appeals 44
Readmission 44
Academic Dismissal 44
Course Sequencing 44
Course Load 44
Transfer Credits 44
Ministry Internship 44
Graduation Requirements 44
Intent to Graduate 45
Walking in Commencement 45
Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity 45
Center for Biblical Integration 45
Faculty 45
School of Business Administration 47
Master of Business Administration 48
Purpose Statement 48
Values 48
Program Objectives 48
Program Delivery 48
Program Prerequisites 48
Academic Discipline Policies 48
Academic Warning 48
Academic Probation 48
Academic Suspension 48
Academic Appeals 48
Readmission 48
Academic Dismissal 48
Course Requirements 49
Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway 52
Prerequisites: 52
Accreditation 52
Admission Standards 52
Admission Process and Timeframe 52
Tuition and Fees 53
Financial Aid and Scholarships 53
Academic Advising 53
Course Sequencing 53
Course Load 53
Transfer Credits 53
Graduation Requirements 53
Intent to Graduate 53
Walking in Commencement 53
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management 54
Purpose Statement 54
Values 54
Program Objectives 54
Program Delivery 54
Course Requirements 54
Accreditation 54
Admission Standards 54
Admission Process and Timeframe 54
Tuition and Fees 54
Financial Aid 54
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration 55
Purpose Statement 55
Values 55
Program Objectives 55
Program Delivery 55
Course Requirements 55
Accreditation 55
Admission Standards 55
Admission Process and Timeframe 55
Tuition and Fees 55
Financial Aid 55
Graduate Certificate in Operations Management 56
Purpose Statement 56
Values 56
Program Objectives 56
Program Delivery 56
Course Requirements 56
Accreditation 56
Admission Standards 56
Admission Process and Timeframe 56
Tuition and Fees 56
Financial Aid 56
Faculty 57
Department of Music and Worship 58
Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership 59
Purpose Statement 59
Program Objectives 59
Program Delivery 59
Course Requirements 59
Accreditation 59
Admission Standards 59
Admission Process and Timeframe 59
Tuition and Fees 59
Financial Aid 59
Faculty 59
School of Nursing 60
Master of Science in Nursing 61
Purpose Statement 61
Areas of Focus 61
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 61
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) 61
Nurse Educator (NE) 61
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) 61
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) 61
Program Objectives 61
Program Delivery 61
Accreditation 61
Course Requirements 62
Areas of Focus Course Requirements 62
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Course Requirements 62
Global Public Health Nursing (GPHN) Course Requirements 64
Nurse Educator (NE) Course Requirements 65
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) Course Requirements 66
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Course Requirements 67
Certification 68
Licensure 68
Admission Standards 68
Admission Process and Timeframe 68
Tuition and Fees 68
Financial Aid and Scholarships 68
Academic Advising 68
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards 68
Academic Discipline Policies 68
Academic Warning 68
Academic Probation 68
Academic Suspension 69
Academic Appeals 69
Readmission 69
Academic Dismissal 69
Course Sequencing 69
Course Load 69
Clinical Requirements 69
Clinical/Practicum Credit Hour Equivalencies 69
Transfer Credits 69
Graduation Requirements 69
Intent to Graduate 69
Walking in Commencement 69
Graduate Certificate in Global Public Health Nursing 70
Purpose Statement 70
Program Objectives 70
Program Delivery 70
Course Requirements 70
Accreditation 70
Admission Standards 70
Admission Process and Timeframe 70
Tuition and Fees 70
Financial Aid 70
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education 71
Purpose Statement 71
Program Objectives 71
Program Delivery 71
Course Requirements 71
Accreditation 71
Admission Standards 71
Admission Process and Timeframe 71
Tuition and Fees 71
Financial Aid 71
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership 72
Purpose Statement 72
Program Objectives 72
Program Delivery 72
Course Requirements 72
Accreditation 72
Admission Standards 72
Admission Process and Timeframe 72
Tuition and Fees 72
Financial Aid 72
Faculty 73
School of Pharmacy 74
Doctor of Pharmacy 75
Purpose Statement/Mission 75
Core Goals 75
Program Objectives 75
Program Prerequisites 75
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum 76
Field Experience Credit Hour Equivalencies 76
Accreditation 77
Regional Accreditation 77
Admission Criteria 77
Admission Process 77
Tuition and Fees 78
P4 (Fourth Professional Year Tuition and Program Costs) 78
Financial Aid and Scholarships 78
Academic Advising 78
Professional Behavior and Conduct Standards 78
Academic Discipline Policies 79
Academic Warning 79
Academic Probation 79
Academic Suspension 79
Academic Appeals 79
Readmission 79
Academic Dismissal 79
Graduation Requirements 79
Intent to Graduate 79
Walking in Commencement 79
Pharm.D./M.B.A Dual Degree 80
Purpose Statement 80
Course Requirements 80
Program Delivery 80
Admission Standards 80
Faculty 81
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions 82
A 83
Accounting (ACCT) 83
Analytics (ANLT) 83
Athletic Training (ATRN) 83
B 84
Bible and Theology — Applied Theology (BTAT) 84
Bible and Theology — Biblical Languages (BTBL) 86
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTBS) 86
Blble and Theology — Christian Ministry (BTCM) 87
Bible and Theology — Biblical Studies (BTGS) 87
Bible and Theology — History and Theology (BTHT) 87
Bible and Theology — New Testament (BTNT) 88
Bible and Theology — Old Testament (BTOT) 89
Bible and Theology — Philosophy and Apologetics (BTPA) 89
Business Administration (BUS) 89
C 90
Cybersecurity (CYBS) 90
E 90
Economics (ECON) 90
F 90
Finance (FIN) 90
H 90
Healthcare (HLCA) 90
I 91
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (INNV) 91
Information Technology Management (ITM) 91
M 91
Management (MGMT) 91
Marketing (MRKT) 92
N 92
Nursing (NSG) 92
P 96
Pharmacy (PHAR) 96
W 103
Appendix 104
Board of Trustees 105
Officers 105
Term of Office Ending June 2022 105
Term of Office Ending June 2023 105
Term of Office Ending June 2024 105
Emeriti 105
Administration 105
Cabinet 105
Chancellor 105
Other Faculty 106
Administrative Faculty 106
Library Faculty 106
Administrative Staff 106
Graduate Admissions and Student Success 106
Student Life and Christian Ministries 106
Office of the Registrar 106
Correspondence 106
Doctrinal Statement 107
Academic Web Calendar 110
Contact Email 110
Graduate Course Schedule 110
Student Planning 110
Registration Opens 110
Drop/Add Refund Schedule 110

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